# Features

Simplex provides a streamlined set of tools to help Members and Affiliates create and manage SNOMED CT extensions. Its features are focused on keeping the process simple, affordable, and standards-compliant, while still giving you the flexibility to tailor content to your local needs.

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### Extension Management

* Organize content into modules for maintenance and publication.
* Add and update subsets, translations, maps, and concepts all in one place.
* Manage your extension lifecycle from setup to release.

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### Translations

* Set up translation sets
* Import existing translations into Simplex.
* Publish SNOMED CT translations
* Support local adoption by making SNOMED CT available in your preferred language.

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### Subsets

* Generate subsets from files that are not ready for publication.
* Convert these into reference set files compatible with SNOMED CT.
* Manage subsets directly within your extension for easier distribution.

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### Simple Maps

* Build simple maps between SNOMED CT and other code systems.
* Add, update, and manage map members.
* Ensure consistent and interoperable mapping across systems.

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### Minimal-Modeled Concepts

* Create new concepts with minimal modeling.
* Add concepts to your extension without the overhead of full concept authoring tools.
* Keep your extension lightweight while addressing local terminology gaps.

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### Quality Assurance

* Services to help validate and review extension content.
* Ensure your release meets SNOMED CT standards.

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### Release

* Package and release your extension as a SNOMED CT Edition.
* Publish updates that include both your extension content and the latest International Edition.

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